Battering Ram cover

Battering Ram

Saxon · 2015

50 min · 11 tracks · heavy metal

A thunderous return to form, blending traditional heavy metal riffs with anthemic choruses and relentless energy.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo anthemic energy
  • empowering sing-along choruses
  • for driving intensity
  • invigorating pre-party build-up

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer slow, reflective music
  • seek standalone hit singles

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on October 16, 2015, 'Battering Ram' marked Saxon's return after a five-year hiatus since 'Call to Arms'. This album came during a resurgence for the band, as they sought to reaffirm their legacy in the heavy metal scene while appealing to both longtime fans and new listeners.
Stylistic neighbors
Judas Priest· Iron Maiden· Accept

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Battering Ram 4:56
  • 2 The Devil’s Footprint 4:08
  • 3 Queen of Hearts 5:08
  • 4 Destroyer 3:21
  • 5 Hard and Fast 4:45
  • 6 Eye of the Storm 3:54
  • 7 Stand Your Ground 4:15
  • 8 Top of the World 4:00
  • 9 To the End 5:50
  • 10 Kingdom of the Cross 6:08
  • 11 Three Sheets to the Wind (The Drinking Song) 3:53

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata